The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced the Prohibited List for 2025, which outlines the substances and methods banned in sports. The list is categorized to specify which substances are prohibited at all times, only during competitions, or in certain sports. Athletes can review the list and apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) if necessary.

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Regarding the Prohibited List for 2025, which was approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency in September 2024, the list will come into effect on January 1, 2025.

The below sections summarize the major changes to the List for 2025:

• Inhaled formoterol

The maximum allowed use of inhaled formoterol will be modified in 2025. The total permitted daily dose (54 micrograms over 24 hours) remains unchanged, but athletes will only be able to therapeutically inhale up to 36 micrograms of formoterol over any 12-hour period. A TUE will be required to cover therapeutic use that exceeds these permitted limits.

• Removal of apheresis as a prohibited method

The donation of blood or other blood components by all types of apheresis will no longer be prohibited when performed in an accredited collection centre.

• Guanfacine

Guanfacine has been clarified to be a permitted substance within Section 6 Stimulants.

• Beta-blockers

Beta-blockers will no longer be prohibited in any ski or snowboard discipline.

 

• Click here to view the prohibited list for year 2025
• Click here for the 2025 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes

 

Monitoring Program for 2025:

WADA has also published the 2025 Monitoring Program which lists substances (not on the Prohibited List) that are currently being monitored for potential misuse in sport. (to view the list, click here)